5th Grade News

Upcoming Dates

Oct 3 Can drive money is due

Oct 3-7 Spirit Week (see below; hard copy also came home)

Oct 7 Homecoming

Can Drive Update!

Thank you so much for the incredible response to our 5th grade camp fundraiser can drive.  Kids may collect this weekend; however no cans can be brought to school on Monday.  All money should be turned in on Monday.  Winning classes will be announced late next week.

Math Help?

We encourage students to take their math notebook and textbook home to help with their homework. That way they can use them as a resource if they forgot how to do their homework.   If they forgot their materials or need additional help, the following links can be used:

5th Grade Homework Help OR http://elemmath.jordandistrict.org/5th-math-expressionslearnzillion-by-lesson/

4th Grade Homework Help (might be helpful for review) OR

http://elemmath.jordandistrict.org/4th-grade-math-expressions-learnzillion-corellation/

Spirit Week

We have Homecoming next week.  Park is going to join in on the fun and have a spirit week.  If your child would like to participate, here's the week's schedule:

Mon - Comfy/PJ Day

Tues - Pink Out Day

Wed - Willy Wonka Hat Day

Thur - Neon Day

Fri - Eagle Pride Day

Halloween News

Our Halloween Party will be Monday, Oct 31st.  Costumes are allowed for the party. Please make sure that their costume is school appropriate (for example, no blood, gore, knives, guns). We will be having a school wide parade this year, earlier in the afternoon; more information to come at a later time. Below is list of volunteers who signed up at open house:

Willmore’s Class

Sweet Snacks-  Skyler E., NEEDED

Salty Snack-NEEDED

Healthy Snacks- NEEDED

Run/Organize the Games- NEEDED, NEEDED

Drinks/Cups if needed- NEEDED

Napkins/Plates- Mason M

Bolhuis’ Class- 24 students

Sweet Snacks- Gaby P & Cameron F

Salty Snack- Malachi K & Jonah D

Healthy Snack- Lily L

Game- Jack V & Liam V

Drinks/Cups if needed- Bretyn V

Napkins/Plates- Naomi J

Higgs’ Class

Sweet Snacks- Anneke V & Samantha M

Salty Snack- Noah R

Healthy Snacks- Arika M

Game- 2 PARENTS NEEDED, PLEASE : )

Drinks/Cups if needed- Carlee D

Napkins/Plates- Angelina N

Reading Homework

Remember your child needs to be reading throughout the week. The goal is to read at least 140 minutes in a week. When they do read, they can read anything as long as they are reading. You may want to suggest a book that will help them reach their 40 book challenge.  Signed weekly logs are always due on Mondays.

Subject Overview

Reading:  Students have been settling into reading workshop and have started reading their 40 book challenge.

ELA+:  Students are crafting personal narratives, where they are bringing small moments to life for the reader.

Math: Students are studying fractions.  The test will be on Thursday, Oct. 6th.

SS: Students are studying Three Worlds Meet, with a focus on Europe, America, and Africa.

Science: Students are studying an inquiry based unit on force and motion. This is a fun and hands-on on unit where students are creating investigations within a collaborative group.

Contact Information

Mr. Bolhuis- nbolhuis@hpseagles.net or 669-1970 ext 15524

Mrs. Higgs- chiggs@hpseagles.net or 669-1970 ext 15522

Mrs. Willmore- mwillmor@hpseagles.net or 669-1970 ext 15525

5th Grade News- Blog Update

We just sailed through the first two weeks!  Thank you so much for the wonderful start

to our year. We really appreciate the letters (Million Words) we have been receiving. They have helped us more than you can believe. If you havenʼt handed in the letters/notes yet, please do so as soon as you have time.

We also really appreciate the communication we have had so far. In addition to calling or emailing us, you can always write comments or questions in your childʼs agenda and on our Blog.  When we see those comments, we will try to respond back that day. We look forward to another great week!

The 5th graders are getting used to our new routines, as well as learning how to take ownership of their own learning.  A few examples are... knowing when it's time to focus, realizing the right time to talk with neighbors, recognizing when not to reach into their desks, asking for help, and remembering what materials are needed for each of their classes.

Reading Homework

Remember your child needs to be reading throughout the week. The goal is to read at least 140 minutes in a week. When they do read, they can read anything as long as they are reading. You may want to suggest a book that will help them reach their 40 book challenge.

Color Run

Late pledges and registrations are still being accepted for the Color Run taking place on Friday, Sept 23.  You can find more info about food, drinks, DJ, and fundraising opportunities on the Park blog at http://park-elementary.weebly.com/

Can Drive

We are thankful to all the parents who are willing to help return cans during our can drive.  If you would still like to volunteer for a chance to win camp tuition and/or a free camp t-shirt, please return your form on Monday.  We will be getting those schedules to you next Tues/Wed.  

What’s happening in…

Reading:  Students have been setting into reading workshop and have started reading their 40 book mission.

ELA+:  Students are crafting personal narratives, where they are bringing small moments to life for the reader.

Math: Students are studying fractions.  Be on the lookout for homework pages Mon-Thursday.

SS: Students are studying Our Government, with a focus on the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

Science: Students are working on understanding the scientific method. There is a quiz on Friday, Sept. 23rd.

Upcoming Dates

September 23- Picture Day

September 23- Color Run

September 26- 30 - Can Drive